Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Menominee, MI; Marinette, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...

Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting
Menominee and Marinette Counties.

Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties.

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara,
Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, This stage compares to the record flow of
24800 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 18.7 feet early
Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb

The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.